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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Pseudocheilinus Citrinus

Pseudocheilinus citrinus Randall, 1999
Max Length
6.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
23–48 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Pseudocheilinus Citrinus (Pseudocheilinus citrinus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Labridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.6 cm. It occurs at depths between 23 and 48 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Pseudocheilinus citrinus
Authority
Randall, 1999
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6.6 cm
Depth Range
23–48 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pseudocheilinus Citrinus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pseudocheilinus Citrinus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pseudocheilinus Citrinus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 23 - 48 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Cook Islands, French Polynesia, Pitcairn Islands, and the Tuamoto Islands.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01072 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
6.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Randall, 1999

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